Nobody tells you this before your first long trip, but at some point you will need something sent to you. A replacement passport. A specific medication. Hiking boots that finally fit properly after six weeks of blisters. A birthday present from your family that means more than anything in the nearest gift shop. The thing…
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Here’s How to Get Anything Repaired While Travelling
It happens to almost everyone eventually. The zip on your backpack gives out in a bus station in Vietnam. Your boots split their sole in the Scottish Highlands three days into a walking trip. Your rain jacket tears on a fence in Patagonia. Your favourite travel trousers develop a hole in a location that makes…
What To Do If You Lose Your Passport While Travelling
Losing your passport while travelling is one of those situations that sounds catastrophic in advance and turns out to be manageable in practice. It’s stressful, it takes time, and it usually costs money. But it’s not the end of the trip, and it’s not the end of the world. Thousands of travellers lose their passports…
Where to Travel Sustainably: Eco-Friendly Destinations for 2026
Sustainable travel is not a niche preference anymore. More travellers than ever are thinking carefully about where they go, how they get there, and what their trip actually does for the places they visit. But knowing where to start is genuinely tricky. Every destination claims to be sustainable these days, and the line between meaningful…
Where Are the Friendliest Cities in the World? Here’s the List
There’s a specific feeling you get in certain cities. Not the postcard moment or the museum highlight, but the smaller thing: someone redirecting you before you’ve even looked lost, a stranger at a restaurant table waving you over to share a dish, a hostel dorm where you walk in alone and leave with plans for…
10 Best Places to Visit in Ireland for First‑Time Travellers
Ireland is that dreamy mix of wild coastline, friendly locals, ancient landscapes, and pint‑in‑hand vibes that make first‑time travellers fall in love fast. Whether you are road‑tripping along the Wild Atlantic Way, wandering medieval streets, or hopping between lively pubs, the country delivers big on atmosphere. To help you plan, here are the 10 best…
Sustainability Stories: Twentytu – Redefining responsible travel in Barcelona and beyond…
“Our dream is for sustainable travel to be the norm, not the exception”, says the director, Josep Aguilar, from Twentytu Hostel in Barcelona’s busy and modern 22nd district. Twentytu is the perfect base for any curious traveller looking to explore Barcelona and stay in one of their private or shared dorm rooms. Beyond the best spot for watching a sunset from their rooftop terrace, Twentytu is surrounded by emblematic monuments such as…
Travel Tips: Real Backpacker Hacks From Chat Groups
Backpacking culture is powered by shared wisdom. In hostels, group chats, and community message boards, travelers trade tips in real time, leaving behind a trail of practical insights about how people move, save, connect and thrive on the road. These everyday conversations reveal a global pattern: no matter the city or continent, backpackers often solve…
The Best Places to Travel in November Worldwide
November is the world’s great in‑between month, shoulder‑season prices, thinner crowds, warm weather in half the planet and crisp, cozy autumn charm in the other. Whether you’re chasing sunshine, mountain air, seasonal festivals, or the best places to travel in November on a budget, this month rewards travellers who like sneaking in before peak season…
Cartagena Nightlife: Where Locals and Travellers Go Out 🍹
Cartagena’s nighttime energy is electric and diverse. The city adds to its charm an “intense nightlife” of salsa clubs, beach bars and dance floors. While many visitors flock to the famous Media Luna hotspots, the real fun is often a block or two away from tourist traps. Locals wander between cafés and hole-in-the-wall clubs, especially in bohemian Getsemaní….